LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Local health leaders are issuing an urgent warning over the use of a synthetic Kratom supplement after multiple fatal overdoses in Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says the three deadly overdoses are tied to the Kratom compound known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).

The victims were between the ages of 18 and 40 years old.

Authorities say that while alcohol was present in all cases, there were no other substances identified as substantially contributing to their deaths, and all of the victims were otherwise healthy.

"7-OH, the psychoactive component of kratom leaves, is being synthetically concentrated into various products that are sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and other retail and online venues in LA County," the Depart

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